Bible Strands
Luke 18:37
“Jesus of Nazareth is passing by,” they told him.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The bystanders inform the blind beggar that Jesus of Nazareth is passing by. This occurs immediately after the man hears the crowd moving past and asks for an explanation.
The words — The verb παρέρχεται (parerchetai) literally means “is passing by,” while the identifier Ναζωραῖος (Nazōraios) designates Jesus as “of Nazareth.”
The thread — This geographic title appears in John 19:19 on Pilate’s crucifixion notice and links to Matthew 2:23, which records the fulfillment that he would be called a Nazarene. It also aligns with John 1:45, where Philip announces the prophetically foretold figure.
Why it lands — The text establishes that Jesus is actively moving through the location, creating a time-sensitive moment for response. It requires the reader to note that physical proximity to Jesus is presented as the immediate catalyst for the beggar’s next action.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.
Cross-references
- Matthew 2:23 and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophets: “He will be called a Nazarene.”
- John 1:45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”
- John 19:19 Pilate also had a notice posted on the cross. It read: JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
- Mark 2:1 A few days later Jesus went back to Capernaum. And when the people heard that He was home,
- Luke 2:51 Then He went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But His mother treasured up all these things in her heart.
- John 12:35 Then Jesus told them, “For a little while longer, the Light will be among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going.
- Acts 2:22 Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know.
- Acts 4:10 then let this be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed.
- 2 Corinthians 6:2 For He says: “In the time of favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is the time of favor; now is the day of salvation!